Senior AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist

QCP; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced compliance professional to manage transaction monitoring and fraud investigations. The role involves reviewing alerts, assessing risks, and working closely with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 4–8 years in AML/CTF, and familiarity with cryptocurrency regulations. The firm values autonomy and recognizes contributions, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in AML/CTF transaction monitoring and/or fraud investigations.
• Proven experience in transaction monitoring processes.
• Understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review transaction monitoring alerts for suspicious patterns.
• Assess customer profiles to determine further investigation.
• Identify risks and escalate red flags.

Skills

AML/CTF transaction monitoring

Fraud investigations

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Sumsub

Chainalysis

Elliptic

Job description

QCP is Asia's leading digital asset partner, empowering clients to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios.

We offer a comprehensive range of solutions – from spot on/off ramping and fixed income strategies to vanilla options and bespoke exotics.

Driven by the vision to be the most trusted partner in digital asset markets, we provide innovative solutions that make digital assets a core component of every portfolio, balance sheet, and treasury.

Since our founding in 2017, we have witnessed the potential of digital assets to transform financial markets and the world at large. We exist at the centre of change, successfully navigating three market cycles and bridging institutional and crypto ecosystems.

We work to build trusted partnerships, putting client success and care at the heart of everything that we do.

Responsibilities

• Review of transaction monitoring alerts to identify potential suspicious patterns, anomalies, or high‑risk behaviours
• Assess customer profiles and behaviour to determine if further investigation is required
• Identify potential risks associated with the business relationship and escalates any red flags or concerns
• Work closely with all relevant internal stakeholders and ensure that there is effective communication with these parties, including L2 Compliance, BD, Legal, Operations, etc
• Engage client and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner, to facilitate the collection of relevant documents/information in accordance with regulations and requirements
• Ensure that reviews and are conducted in a timely manner within the Service Level Agreement
• Ensure completeness of necessary data and maintain an accurate record of all investigations
• Attend to ad‑hoc requests that may arise as a result of alerts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration or an industry‑related field
• Possesses at least 4–8 years of experience in AML/CTF transaction monitoring and/or fraud investigations, preferably in a fintech or cryptocurrency company
• Proven experience in transaction monitoring processes – the ability to understand and review alerts, handle queries to clients (RFIs), filing suspicious transaction reports
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain and regulations across jurisdictions is highly preferred
• Experience in Transaction Monitoring (fiat and on‑chain monitoring) and familiarity with Sumsub, Chainalysis and/or Elliptic will be a bonus
• Excellent organisational, time‑management skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

The Environment We Offer

As a growing firm with a tight‑knit community, we respect and listen to all our employees. You will be given the opportunity to make an impact by having your voice heard by everyone, including our senior management team.

Our employees enjoy a high level of autonomy at work. We focus on substance, not form – we believe in recognising and rewarding individuals for their contributions to our organisational objectives. This means empowering individuals to drive change with accountability. We are dedicated to supporting our staff and ensuring they develop holistically to maximise their potential in their long‑term careers with us.